High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Kiwi Lime Cooler
Bright, tangy, and genuinely refreshing, this sparkling kiwi-lime drink is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long. Most store-bought coolers and flavored sodas are loaded with high fructose corn syrup, so whipping up your own from scratch is the smartest move for anyone keeping a close eye on sweetener sources. Here, maple syrup does the sweetening — dissolved into a quick simple syrup with water — so you know exactly what's going into your glass. Fresh kiwi gets muddled down into a pulpy base, then strained smooth, giving the drink a vivid, tropical flavor that no bottled version can match. A squeeze of real lime juice adds brightness, and the chilled sparkling water brings the fizz without any mystery ingredients. Fresh mint is optional but highly recommended — it takes the whole thing from great to genuinely stunning. Serve it immediately over ice for maximum bubble and color.
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4 servings
For the kiwi-lime base
- 4 ripe kiwis, peeled and roughly chopped
- ⅓ cup fresh lime juice (from about 3–4 limes)
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For the simple syrup
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup water
For assembling
- 2 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 1 cup ice cubes
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish (optional)
For serving
- lime slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the maple syrup and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the maple syrup fully dissolves, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 15 minutes until no longer warm to the touch.
- 2
Place the chopped kiwi in a pitcher and muddle firmly with a muddler or the back of a fork until the fruit is fully broken down into a rough pulp.
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